News from April 2022

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
This is the first oversight hearing of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) since Chairwoman Rosenworcel has taken the agency’s helm, and while it was my hope to have a full, five-member Commission with us today, we are glad to have the four of you here.

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today's hearing “State of the CFTC”

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that LS & CX LLC satisfied a reparation order in the amount of $73,586 issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
The United States and the international community are paying close attention to the Taliban’s actions inside Afghanistan, and it is with alarm and deep concern we learned of the Taliban’s decision to stifle the Afghan people’s access to independent, objective, international media sources.

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
American Democracy cannot be disputed by anyone: a people built on democracy.

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
The Secretary will promote America’s role as the Country of Honor at the Algiers International Trade Fair in June, the largest trade show of its kind in Africa.

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
As per the vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Moroccan-U.S. relations have always been longstanding and based on longstanding partnership that’s quite ambitious and developed, also grounded on personal relation between His Majesty King Mohammed VI and President Joe Biden since their meeting in Marrakesh back in 2016.

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
The relationship between our two countries is unbreakable.

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
The United States welcomes steps by the Government of Ethiopia and regional authorities to implement a cessation of hostilities.

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
The United States notes with concern the growing tensions in South Sudan, including recent clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defense Force’s (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army/Movement-In Opposition (SPLA/M-IO) in Upper Nile state.

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
The United States is designating six individuals for their support of the terrorist group Boko Haram.

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
In the Philippines, Counselor Chollet will consult with officials on our joint efforts to support the rule of law and ensure freedom of navigation in the South China Sea.

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
Special Representative Kim and his counterparts condemned the launch as a clear violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions and as presenting a serious threat to regional stability.

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
We strongly condemn today’s terrorist attack in Bnei Brak, Israel, that killed five innocent victims.

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
The President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request includes $60.4 billion for the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), $1.9 billion or 3 percent above the Fiscal Year 2022 Request, and $7.4 billion or 14 percent above FY 2021 enacted levels.

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
On Transgender Day of Visibility, the United States affirms that transgender rights are human rights.

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
The President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request includes $60.4 billion for the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), $1.9 billion or 3 percent above the Fiscal Year 2022 Request, and $7.4 billion or 14 percent above FY 2021 enacted levels.

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
The United States is committed to strengthening global resiliency and democratic renewal, and promoting peaceful, self-reliant nations that become strong economic and security partners capable of addressing shared challenges.

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
Today, Administrator Samantha Power met with Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Abdul Momen to discuss Rohingya refugee policies, joint climate action to promote clean energy solutions, and methods for improving Bangladesh’s business environment and galvanizing investment.

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
Today, Administrator Power met with Maria Ressa, IFPIM Co-chair and 2021 Nobel Peace Laureate and Colin Crowell, IFPIM U.S. Representative.